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‘Disappointed but not surprised’: Lesbian Society say ‘writing was on the wall’ for Reform to withdraw officer support for Northampton Pride
The Northants Lesbian Society has spoken out after the Reform-led West Northamptonshire Council pulled all council officer support for the town’s Pride event saying they are ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by the decision.
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Council leader defends ending Northampton Pride officer support over £10,000 taxpayer cost
The leader of West Northamptonshire Council says supporting Northampton Pride cost taxpayers nearly £10,000 as he further justified withdrawing officer support.
Michael Thompson: Kimberley Bounds’ murderer and rapist to serve life in prison with minimum term of 33 years
A 56-year-old Northampton man, who was found guilty of murdering and raping his estranged wife Kimberley Bounds in their family home has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 33 years.
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Michael Thompson commits ‘ultimate act of cowardice’ says judge as murderer did not come to dock to be sentenced
A 56-year-old Northampton man, who was found guilty of murdering and raping his estranged wife Kimberley Bounds in their family home has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 33 years.
Kimberley Bounds’ family pay emotional tributes to ‘kindest mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend’ as killer jailed for 33 years
The family of Kimberley Bounds has paid tribute to her as the “kindest mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend”, as her murder and rapist was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 33 years.
Two men sentenced after Northampton burglary in which jewellery was stolen
Two men have been sentenced after breaking into a Northampton home, stealing jewellery.
Police appeal - did you see a naked man walking along Walter Tull Way in Northampton?
Police officers are appealing for witnesses following an exposure incident in Northampton.
Silverstone's first CarFest to raise funds for Northamptonshire Community Foundation
Northamptonshire Community Foundation has been announced as the local charity partner for CarFest as the popular family festival prepares to make its Silverstone debut this summer.
Steelbacks confirm two big screens in place at County Ground to show England football
Northants have confirmed there will be two big screens in place for Steelbacks supporters to stay on and watch England's crunch World Cup semi-final clash with Argentina at the cinch County Ground on Wednesday.
Dramatic pictures show extent of massive Northampton factory fire as smoke seen billowing across town and further afield
New pictures released have revealed the extent of a massive fire at a Northampton factory, which caused smoke to billow across town and further afield.
'We're so proud': Northamptonshire girl, 5, donates hair after own childhood operation inspired kind gesture
A five-year-old girl from Northamptonshire has celebrated her birthday by donating more than 13 inches of her hair to help children who have lost theirs through cancer treatment and other serious illnesses.
Fundraiser set up in memory of beloved father at centre of Northampton murder investigation as sons face 'learning to live without their dad'
An online fundraiser has been set up in memory of a beloved father, who is at the centre of a Northampton murder investigation, as his sons face “learning to live without their dad”.
Fundraiser launched to help Northampton man, 37, create precious memories after terminal cancer diagnosis
A fundraiser has been launched to help a 37-year-old Northampton man with terminal bowel cancer create precious memories with his wife after a devastating diagnosis.
Revealed: The ten areas of West Northamptonshire with the most reports of violent and sexual offences in May 2026
The ten areas in West Northamptonshire with the highest number of violent and sexual offences offences during the month of May 2026 have been revealed.
Road closed near Northamptonshire village while firefighters respond to smoke and flames coming from electric vehicle
A main road near a Northamptonshire village was closed for a number of hours, while firefighters responded to smoke and flames coming from an electric vehicle.
‘Light of our lives’ Cody, 22, died in A45 crash in heavy rain
An inquest has been held into the death of a driver whose car hit a tree on the A45 during a period of ‘significant’ rainfall.
Moulton Masters score £5,000 boost for Prostate Cancer UK after marathon fundraiser
A Northampton walking football club has raised more than £5,000 for Prostate Cancer UK after staging a 12-hour charity match to raise money and awareness of the disease.
Northampton logistics firm opens new European headquarters in Antwerp
A Northampton-based logistics company has officially opened its new European regional headquarters in Belgium as it looks to strengthen its operations across the continent.
One man arrested but three escaped police after alleged burglary at Northamptonshire antiques shop
One man has been arrested, but three escaped from police, after an alleged burglary at a Northamptonshire antiques shop.
Northampton man, 21, charged with murder after death of 16-year-old Khadeem Parris
A Northampton man has been charged with murder following the death of 16-year-old Khadeem Parris, police have confirmed.